Triaminic
Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient
- Purpose
- Triaminic Uses
- Warnings
- Do Not Use
- Ask a doctor before use if your child has
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking
- When using this product
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Keep Out of Reach of Children
- Directions
- Triaminic Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Additional Information Listed on Other Panels
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 7.5mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Triaminic Uses
- temporarily relieves
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- minor sore throat pain
- sneezing
- itchy nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
- more than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting consult a doctor promptly.
Do Not Use
- in a child under 4 years of age
- if your child is allergic to acetaminophen
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
- for the purpose of making your child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
- liver disease
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- chronic cough that lasts, such as occurs with asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking
- sedatives or tranquilizers
- the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- marked drowsiness may occur
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- cough comes back or occurs with a fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- this product does not contain directions or warnings for adult use
- do not give more than directed
- may be given every 6 hours. Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Age |
Dose |
children under 4 years of age |
do not use |
children 4 to under 6 years of age |
do not use unless directed by a doctor |
children 6 to under 12 years of age |
2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) |
Triaminic Other information
- each teaspoonful contains: sodium 6 mg
- contains no aspirin
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25C (68-77F)
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, citric acid, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sucrose
Questions or comments?
call 1-800-452-0051
Additional Information Listed on Other Panels
Children’s Triaminic Syrup
Multi-Symptom Fever
Acetaminophen (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer)
Chlorpheniramine maleate (Antihistamine)
Dextromethorphan HBr (Cough Suppressant)
- Fever
- Cough Relief up to 8 Hours
- Runny Nose
- Sore Throat
- Aches & Pains
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Child-Resistant Safety Cap
TAMPER-EVIDENT FEATURE: DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL PRINTED WITH “TRIAMINIC” AROUND BOTTLE CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
Distr. by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622 ©20XX
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TriaminicAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine maleate, Dextromethorphan SYRUP
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